The greatest rap artists that ever lived, forming their own style and staying in the game longer than most rappers (they have been around since 93)
9 guys from various parts of new york , forming the greatst rap group ever.

Yo the world is shifty , we livin' just enough from the city , the rough witty killer bee sting, is like the jiggy.,

One of the greatest hip-hop groups of all time. Brought the focus back to new york from the westside, and brought grimy beats and lyrics to the forefront. Consists of nine core members, most based in staten island, new york.

"Wu-Tang Clan ain't nuthin to fuck wit!"- wu-tang clan

(Gza)The Wu is too slammin for these Cold Killin labels/
Some ain't had hits since I seen Aunt Mabel

Rap group originating in Staten Island (aka Shaolin), NY. Two cousins, The GZA and the RZA founded it, with RZA bein the leader. The group includes U-God, Raekwon the Chef, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, the late Ol Dirty Bastard, Method Man, and Masta Killa.
Their group came up with backronyms as well, including "Witty Unpredictable Talent And Natural Game", "Wisdom, Universe, Truth, Allah, Nation, and God" and "We Usually Take All Niggaz Garments".

When it come to original rappas, you can't get no betta than the Wu-Tang Clan.

The RZA, the GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Inspectah Deck, U-God , Ghostface Killah, Raekwon the Chef, and the Method Man. The Wu Tang Clan are a New York based rap group made up of the people listed above. Real hop hop, No money, cars, or hoes. They only made a couple albums, but they have all gone on to solo projects. The Ol' Dirty Bastard died earlier this year.